Right answers to wrong questions virtually guarantee failure. Innovators betting on “out of the box” thinking or “faster, better, cheaper” innovation paradigms for success all too frequently find themselves — and their customers — disappointed. Asking “how can we build a better mouse?” in an era of touchscreen and haptic virtuosity is not a recipe […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Candidate Persona
A candidate persona is a semi-fictional representation of the ideal candidate based on market research and real data on existing employees. In this article, we’re going to discuss how to create a candidate persona from scratch. Although creating high-quality job candidate personas can be time-consuming, the process might not be as complicated as you think. But for optimal results, it’s essential to reserve ample time for planning and thoughtful preparation.
Talent acquisition and recruiting is seeing a struggle unlike any other. It's not a war for talent, it's a war for jobs. We've gotten desperate and there's no surprise as to why. It's time to go beyond EVP--stop selling employment as a product and start creating real employment relationships.
When I say something is a “best practice,” what do you think I mean? Taken on its face, the term suggests a set of tasks and rules that lead to an optimal outcome. It sounds like the hard-earned wisdom of a hundred failed attempts and the lessons passed along over time. And that kind of perception is what gives the term so much power. Ask any content marketing professional and they will tell you that few ideas grab clicks by the bucket than a headline like “The Best Practices of ABC You Didn’t Know!” It’s a magical combination of FOMO
(4) 5 Tips for Measuring & Showing the Impact of your Talent Branding Efforts | LinkedIn
“What should I be measuring in my Employer Brand or Talent Marketing strategy?” As a Talent Brand expert, Consultant and Coach, I get this question all the time. To be honest, it still catches me a little off guard because I can’t know what to suggest measuring if I don’t know what the problem is th
Amazon's Formula For Asymmetric Competition | Branding Strategy Insider
Amazon remains one of the most predictably revolutionary leaders in business. Accelerating growth through innovative ways and leveraging revenue streams Amazon's formula for asymmetric competition comprises of four elements.
Social Audio Branding – Setting the Stage for Sound Strategy
"The framework of social audio is still in its infancy, with the potential to become more accessible and interactive, and the go-to place for brands to be heard."
Before becoming founder of IntrovertDear.com, Jenn Granneman spent years trying to find traction in traditional office spaces. One day, she had an epiphany that her way of working wasn’t wrong—it just wasn’t appreciated in an office setting.
A sense of belonging is what drives well-being—and it’s disappearing
Our social connectedness drives our happiness; after more than a year of social isolation, there’s a clear opportunity for brands that can build belonging.
Employers not getting it right in recruiting diverse talent
‘It’s one thing to speak generally and build awareness about you as an employer, it’s another thing to build awareness of you for the specific things that your candidates are interested in’
Strategic Considerations For Extending Brands | Branding Strategy Insider
Marketers should think about the following when considering brand extensions. Successful Brand Extensions – Some Examples •Jell-o (pudding, pudding Marketers should think about the following when considering brand extensions.
#TBT: These Pasta Are Having a Really Good Hair Day
Russian artist Nikita Konkin completely reimagines pasta for a packaging design project, turning the different shapes of noodles into fabulous hairstyles.
5 Truths About Why A Career in Employer Branding is SO HARD | LinkedIn
I’ve lived it for over 15 years and heard hundreds of stories from other like-minded pros throughout those years…the illogical, seemingly impossible-to-win paradoxes that are present in the daily life of an Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing practitioner. WARNING: This is not the typical, “po